Borescope Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Shroud Segments [CFML]
TASK 72-00-00-290-823-A
Borescope Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Shroud Segments
This procedure gives the criteria for the borescope inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) stage 1 to 6 shroud segments.
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 72-00-00-941-250-A
Subtask 72-00-00-010-354-A Subtask 72-00-00-480-090-A
Subtask 72-00-00-410-297-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 02:51:03 UTC
Borescope Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Shroud Segments
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE PARTS AFTER THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. USE APPLICABLE THERMAL GLOVES. THE ENGINE PARTS CAN STAY HOT FOR ONE HOUR AFTER SHUTDOWN AND CAN BURN YOU.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
ZONE: 400
1. Reason for the JobThis procedure gives the criteria for the borescope inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) stage 1 to 6 shroud segments.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for standard tools, equipment and consumable materials.
2. Job Set-up InformationA. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 55 and 50 lbf.in (0.62 and 0.57 m.daN ) ![]() |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.CP2619) | Never Seez-Pure Nickel, Special |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 400 | POWER PLANT, NACELLES AND PYLONS |
| FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1) | |
| 437AL, 438AR, 451AL, 452AR | |
| FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2) | |
| 447AL, 448AR, 461AL, 462AR | |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 71-13-00-010-803-A | Opening of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 71-13-00-410-803-A | Closing of the Fan Cowl Doors |
| TASK 72-00-00-290-812-A | Engine Borescope Examination Preparation |
| TASK 78-30-00-040-809-A | Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-30-00-440-809-A | Reactivation of the Thrust Reverser System after Ground Maintenance |
| TASK 78-36-00-010-806-A | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
| TASK 78-36-00-410-806-A | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl Doors |
Subtask 72-00-00-941-250-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
Subtask 72-00-00-010-341-A (1) On the center pedestal, on ENG panel 115VU:
(a) Make sure that the ENG/MODE selector switch is in the NORM position.
(b) Make sure that the ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch was in the OFF position not less than five minutes before you do this procedure.
(c) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to operate:
- The ENG/MODE selector switch
- The ENG/MASTER 1(2) control switch.
(a) Make sure that the ON legend of the FADEC GND PWR/1(2) pushbutton switch is off.
(b) Put a WARNING NOTICE(S) in position to tell persons not to energize FADEC 1(2).
B. Get Access
(1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
Subtask 72-00-00-040-164-A (1) Open the fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM TASK 71-13-00-010-803):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
437AL 438AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
447AL 448AR.
(2) Put an ACCESS PLATFORM 1M(3 FT) in position.
C. Deactivation of the Thrust Reverser System for Maintenance
Subtask 72-00-00-010-342-A WARNING:
YOU MUST DEACTIVATE THE THRUST REVERSER BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON OR AROUND IT. IF YOU DO NOT, THE THRUST REVERSER CAN OPERATE ACCIDENTALLY AND CAUSE AN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE.
(1) Do the deactivation of the thrust reverser system for ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-040-809). D. Get Access
(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
4. Procedure(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-010-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 72-00-00-010-354-A Subtask 72-00-00-480-090-A
B. Assemble the Borescope Inspection Tools
(1) Assemble the borescope inspection tools (Ref. AMM TASK 72-00-00-290-812).
Subtask 72-00-00-290-145-A (1) Assemble the borescope inspection tools (Ref. AMM TASK 72-00-00-290-812).
C. Borescope Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Stage 1 to 6 Shroud Segments:
Subtask 72-00-00-080-081-A Subtask 72-00-00-410-306-A | INSPECT/CHECK | MAXIMUM SERVICEABLE LIMITS | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Borescope inspection of shroud segments | ||
| A.Distortion | No limit if the shroud segment does not extend into the air stream. | |
| B.Wear, unbounded cells | No limit | |
| 2.Visual inspection of honeycomb | ||
| A. Metal deposit | LPT stage 5 and 6 shrouds segments:
NOTE: The inspection of cutter teeth should be realized face to cutter teeth to see the radial gap between two blades. | |
| 3.Borescope inspection of shroud segments | ||
| A. Circumferential cracks (type X*) along the border of the brazing joint in the forward plate Zone A | Cracks on each end not more than 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) long NOTE: Type X*: Crack starting at one extremity of the brazing joint and propagating along the border of this brazing joint | |
| B. Cracks initiating in the top-radius (type Y**) of the forward plate Zone B | Cracks on each end with a cumulative length*** under 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) long NOTE: Type Y**: Crack starting at one extremity of the top-radius of the forward plate Cumulative length***: Length of the line segment connecting the starting point of the crack at the end of the plate to the point of arrival of the last parallel crack | |
| C. Simultaneous cracks type X and type Y | Not serviceable | |
| D. Broken/Missing material in the forward plate | Not serviceable | |
E. Installation of the Borescope Plugs
CP2619 Never Seez-Pure Nickel, Special to the threads of the borescope plugs and install on the LPT case.
(2) TORQUE plugs to between 55 and 50 lbf.in (0.62 and 0.57 m.daN )
.
5. Close-upCAUTION:
WHEN YOU INSTALL THE BORESCOPE PLUGS, MAKE SURE THAT:
(1) Apply - THE LOCKING FEATURE IS IN ONE OF THE TWO GROOVES ON THE BORESCOPE BOSS, AND
- THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN THE BORESCOPE BOSS AND PLUGS IN THE END.
(2) TORQUE plugs to between 55 and 50 lbf.in (0.62 and 0.57 m.daN )
. Subtask 72-00-00-410-297-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
Subtask 72-00-00-440-156-A (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors (Ref. AMM TASK 78-36-00-410-806):
(a) FOR [4020KM1] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 1)
451AL 452AR
(b) FOR [4020KM2] (POWER PLANT-DEMOUNTABLE, ENGINE 2)
461AL 462AR.
B. Do the reactivation of the thrust reverser system after ground maintenance (Ref. AMM TASK 78-30-00-440-809).
Subtask 72-00-00-410-298-A
Borescope Inspection of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Shrouds